1991 BMW Z1 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1991 BMW Z1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1991 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW Z1 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW Z1 | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z1 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
